Over that span, Lentz has taken on all challengers and beaten the likes of Tyson Griffin, Andre Winner, Rob Emerson and, most recently, Waylon Lowe to continue his rise to the upper echelon at 155 pounds.

In fact, he now has gone 15 consecutive fights since his most recent loss and is willing to fight the toughest and best the UFC has to offer.

Lentz recently was a guest on MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio), where he spoke about his recent victory and what the future has in store for him.

“He was a super-tough opponent,” Lentz said of Lowe. “I think a lot of people before the fight didn’t give him enough credit because I fought Tyson Griffin before, and he’s a much more well-known guy.

“[But Lowe is] definitely one of the tougher guys I’ve fought.”

With that victory, which came in stunning come-from-behind fashion, Lentz continues his ascent – one in which he has compiled an impressive four-fight win streak – into legitimate title contention.

Whom would the Minnesota based lightweight like to challenge next in hopes of making it five in a row?

“Anybody,” Lentz said. “Anyone that is doing well in the UFC, I want to fight them. I want to fight all the best guys out there. So, as far as who? Just pick the best, random 155-pounder and I want to fight him.”

While once labeled a boring lay-and-pray fighter, Lentz has kicked up the entertainment value in his recent fights. But the 26-year-old Minnesota Martial Arts Academy fighter knows winning is more important than anything, and remaining unbeaten will assure the high-level fights he desires.

“I just have to keep on going – keep on racking up the wins,” he said.

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